Hamamelis
Synonyms
Hamameli
Hamamelis virginiana
Hamamelis virginianas
Hazel, Witch
Hazels, Witch
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazels
virginianas, Hamamelis
A plant genus of the family Hamamelidaceae, order Hamamelidales. It is known for the astringent (ASTRINGENTS) extract of leaves and bark used in over the counter preparations. This should not be confused with the similar named Hamelia genus (RUBIACEAE).